Contact your faculty advisor and introduce yourself. Academic advisors provide an on-going personal relationship that is essential and your college career.
Choose major that is compatible with your career goals and personal abilities. The Career Services Office can be helpful if you are unable to select a major or are considering changing your major.
Attend all classes and laboratories. Class attendance is mandatory by most faculty. Attendance policies are found in class syllabi.
Prepare for program planning. Make an appointment with your faculty advisor and begin to prepare an academic long-range plan that is compatible with your career goals. (
Meet with your faculty advisor during program planning. Come prepared with a list of courses, a long range plan. A copy of your degree progress report (DPR), and any questions you might have.
Register for your next semester classes as soon as your scheduled registration date comes up. Your assigned date and time is in your GullNet account.
If academic problems arise, see your faculty advisor to determine the right approach for working through them. Know the last date to withdraw from classes.
Make sure to assess your own academic progress. Calculate your grades by using the grading information on your syllabi. Mid-term is a good time to do this.
Know the campus resources available to you.
Be familiar with the SU graduation requirements and the requirements of your major.